Posted on January 17, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
The court denied rehearing and rehearing en banc where the attorneys failed to inquire into and raise FGM as a basis for asylum from Eritrea. Judge Pregerson dissented, citing the adverse effect the decision will have on asylum seekers.
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Posted on January 5, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
The court held that it lacked jurisdiction to review the denial of voluntary departure for a petitioner who received passport stamps from an undercover agent as part of a sting operation to target corrupt immigration officials. (Pawlowska v. Holder, 10/22/10)
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Posted on January 3, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
The court held that shooting at an inhabited dwelling or vehicle in violation of Cal. Penal Code §246 is not categorically a crime of violence as defined under 18 USC §16(b). (Covarrubias Teposte v. Holder, 10/26/10)
Aggravated felony crime of violence
crime of violence
Shooting at an inhabited dwelling or vehicle in violation of CA PC §246 is not a crime of violence
Under immigration reform USA, here are exceptions to the priorities of deportation
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Posted on January 3, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
The court held that an alien released on conditional parole under INA §236 is not “paroled into the United States” for purposes of eligibility for adjustment of status under INA §245. (Delgado-Sobalvarro v. Att’y Gen. of the U.S., 11/2/10)
Adjustment of Status
Conditional parolee not eligible for adjustment of status
AOS
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Posted on January 3, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
The court held that misdemeanor false imprisonment in violation of Cal. Penal Code §236 is not categorically a crime involving moral turpitude. (Saavedra-Figueroa v. Holder, 11/5/10)
Misdemeanor false imprisonment in violation of CA Penal Code §236
crime involving moral turpitude
crime of moral turpitude
Wins
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Posted on January 3, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
The court held that the decision to deny administrative closure is a procedural ruling which the court may review under an abuse of discretion standard to determine whether Petitioner has received a full and fair hearing. (Vahora v. Holder, 11/15/10)
administrative closure
Motion for Administrative Closure
Decision to deny administrative closure
deportation-attorney helps clients in U.S.
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Posted on January 3, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
Over dissent, the court found that the cumulative effect of multiple confrontations and threats by the Communist Secret Police in Mongolia, which caused Petitioner mental anguish and physical paralysis, constituted past persecution. (Javhlan v. Holder, 12/3/10
Past Persecution
Rebut Past Persecution
asylum
Past Persecution: You can still get asylum
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Posted on January 3, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
For purposes of rescinding an in absentia order under former INA §242B, the alien must not only establish lack of actual notice, but also that the lack of notice was due to a reason other than failure to provide a current address. (Sanchez v. Holder, 12/6/10)
Reopening an in absentia order
deportat order in absentia
absentia deportation
Motion to Reopen in Absentia Granted
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Posted on January 3, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
The court found that the BIA applied an incorrect legal standard in its consideration of Petitioner’s CAT claim and remanded for reconsideration under the “actual knowledge” or “willful blindness” standard. (Hakim v. Holder, 12/13/10)
Petitioner’s CAT claim
CAT
cats
Victory for Due Process of Aliens
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Posted on January 3, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
The court refused to suppress evidence of Petitioner’s alienage, finding no egregious 4th Amendment violation where no allegations of misconduct were asserted beyond a claim of a lack of probable cause at the time of his arrest. (Puc-Ruiz v. Holder, 12/23/10)
Finding no egregious 4th Amendment violation
4th amendment
Amendment Violation
4th amendment violation
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